The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-12-22

TIE STAR or BETHLEHEM-"Now when
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judra in
the days Of Herod the king, there came
wise men from the East TO Jerusalem, say
Ing, where is he that was horu King of tile
Jews? for We have seen his star in the
East and have come to worship him..
SCRIPTURES.
The GOLD LEAF doubts ii very many OF
its readers are aware that this star which
appeared in the heavens nearly nineteen
hundred years ago, and which led The wise
men of the East first to IIerod and after
wards went before them and stood over
the place where the infant Savior lay, has,
after an absence of 3l5 years, again made
its appearance. That this is the veritable
star 50 often referred to admits of no Doubt,
for the astronomers say that it makes lis
appearance once in every 314 or 3l5 years.
Taking the average 3l41S years and multi
plying by six, the result is 1887, the exact
number of years since the birth of Christ.
This proof is absolute and admits Of ne
denial.
Some months ago astronomers stated that
the Star of Bethlehem would again soon
make its appearance, and their expectation
has been relied, for now every morning
from 3 o'clock to o'clock. this large and
beautiful star which far exceeds the ordi-
| nary star in glory. can be seen in the East,
reminding us of the time when, according
| to the prophecy of Jacob the patriarch,
after the sceptre had departed from Judah
and the lawgiycr from between his feet.
| the promised Savior should come Offering
| redemption not 10 the Jews alone but TO all
| the world, and proving to ub by the cx-
! pcTience Of nineteen centuries, the absolute
verify of the Scriptures and the certain
salvation Of all who believe OH the Lord
| Jesus Christ.
To the naked eye the star appears TO be
about one-eighth the size Of the moon. Its
position is about East by South. 1t is re-
markably brilliant and it is we'll worth
the trouble to get up in the morning TO see
it. You will not have another opportunity
after its appearance-uBless you should
be around about one hundred and fourteen
years hencc-and no one knows how long
it will remain visible.
..~sS 60
MARRIED.-At the Baptist church IN
Henderson, at 1879, Wednesday morning,
Dec 2Ist, Mr. Walter X. Kivett led to the
matrimonial altar Miss Dulcie Fleming,
the lovely young daughter of our esteemed
townsman Capt. L. l.. Fleming The Ger
emony was performed y Rev. J. ID. Ar
mold OF the NJ. L. church. The happy
young couple left on the morning train for
an extended trip to Washington and New
| York City.
At Harris Chapel, Dabney, Miss Vic
toria Burroughs, daughter Of Mr. J. +.
Burroughs, and SIR. Norfieet q. Crews.
were happily united in the holy bonds OF
wedloek in the presence Of large number
of spectators. At night reception was
given at Mr.. Ell. Crews the home Of tine
groom, to which there was quite party Of
| invited guests.
At the residence Of Mr.. Alferd Jackson,
father OF the bride, in Henderson, at 4:3g
D. m, Miss Mary Jackson and Mr. 1had
| b. Dean of Frank lin county. were married.
| Rev. Mr. Newell of Franklin officiating.
| And at the residence Of Mrs. II. Par
| ham, the brides sister, at o'clock, Mrs.
| Fanny Davis and Mr.. jos. Z. Hayden were
happily married. the Ceremony was per-
| formed by Rev. X. Van DeFenieT.
Tile GOLD LEAF extends its coagratula-
tioi.s and hearty good wishes 10 all Tor a
| long aud happy and prosperous voyage Ger
] the bljssful sea Of Matrimony-